Talent Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our multinational team. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will support the continuous improvement of the staffing function through development and implementation of staffing programs in an assigned business unit or department.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with management in assigned service areas to source, select and hire qualified candidates to fill vacant positions using cost-effective techniques and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and direction to more junior members of the staffing team.
• Write job postings to post and advertise positions.
• Review applications and conduct interviews to obtain information regarding applicant's work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements.
• Create and coordinate job advertising in various media.
• Attend job fairs and develop and maintain contacts with colleges, universities, alumni groups, and other organizations to identify potential applicants.
• Work with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates.
• Utilize Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates.
• Create partnerships with area employment agencies, advertising agencies, and temporary agencies.
• Provide coaching and counseling to functional business leaders and line management to effectively support staffing goals.
• Meet with functional business leaders and executive management to discuss and establish staffing objectives and ensure they are achieved.
• Assist with training line management on recruiting, interviewing, and the selection process as required.
• Assist with managing projects related to legislation in the recruitment process within HR and across the business.
• Support a diverse workforce and comply with local and regional hiring guidelines and procedures.
• Keep abreast of market trends and demands impacting the company’s ability to attract competitive candidates.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Human Resource, Business Administration or related.
• 3-5 years experience in recruitment.
• High English level.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment.
• Experience working with key stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, HRIS applications and Workday Applicant Tracking System knowledge is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of legislation in the recruiting process.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving, judgment and decision making skills.
• Good ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good influencing skills.
• Good coaching and counseling skills.
• Good understanding and awareness of the commercial environment and market trends.
• Good customer service skills.
• Very high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan routine activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.